Meadow Brook Club | Jericho, Long Island
Golf Course Superintendent

About the Club
Founded in 1881 as the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho, Long Island, fox hunting and polo were the early activities at the Club. In 1894, golf was added as an amenity with a nine-hole course that was built in Hempstead, New York. In 1895, Meadow Brook Club (the “Club”) became the 37th member of the USGA and hosted the first United States Women’s Amateur golf tournament. In 1897, the Club became a charter member of the Metropolitan Golf Association. The golf course was expanded to 18 holes by architect Devereaux Emmet in 1916. In the first half of the twentieth century, the Club hosted many significant events and matches. In the early 1950s, the original golf course and polo grounds were requisitioned for the extension of the Meadowbrook Parkway. In 1953 as part of the eminent domain proceeding, the Club was awarded a new location for the golf course in Jericho, New York and commissioned golf course architect Dick Wilson to design and construct the new course. In June of 1955, the golf course opened in its current location and was labeled a “born classic” by famed golf writer Herbert Warren Wind in an article in the October 1955 edition of Sports Illustrated.

In the 70 years since its relocation, the Club has hosted many prominent local and national tournaments, including the LPGA Western Union International Classic from 1979-1982, numerous Metropolitan PGA Championships, Met Open Championships, and the Northville Classic, a nationally televised Senior PGA Tour event from 1987-2003. In 2016, golf restoration architect Brian Silva oversaw a major restoration and enhancement project to the golf course and practice facilities. Subsequent to the course restoration, the Club has also completed substantial incremental course upgrades, clubhouse renovations, and the construction of a state-of-the-art indoor practice facility. The Club is currently slated to host the prestigious Met Open in August 2025 and expects to host additional top-level professional and amateur events in the future.

The Club has a reputation as one of the finest clubs and golf courses in the Metropolitan New York area, and its golf-centric membership enjoys a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, the highest service standards, exceptional playing conditions, outstanding Club governance, and a club that is rich in history and tradition. Meadow Brook has always attracted top professionals who are acknowledged as among the best club professionals in the country. Current head professional Matt Dobyns is a two-time National Club Pro Champion (2012 and 2016).

The membership enjoys exceptional course conditions, thoughtful governance, and a welcoming, tradition-rich environment. The Club operates year-round with breakfast and lunch service from February through December and one dinner per month. The golf course and practice facilities are open year-round, weather permitting, although the Superintendent does not need to maintain playability throughout the winter. The Club has no non-golf operations.

Club at a Glance
• Total Golf Course Maintenance Budget $2.7m
• Acreage: 270 total acres (250 maintained)
• Peak Season Staff: 25 employees
• Notable Events: Host of 2025 Met Open; past LPGA and Senior PGA events
• Recent Improvements: Course restoration by Brian Silva (2016)

About the Position
The Golf Course Superintendent is a key leadership role at Meadow Brook Club, reporting to the Green Chairman and the Executive Committee of the Board, and working closely with the General Manager and the Head Golf Professional. This individual will be replacing an exceptionally well-respected and accomplished superintendent who is retiring after 29 years with the Club. He/she will be responsible for the stewardship, conditioning, and continual improvement of the golf course, practice facilities, and surrounding grounds. The Superintendent leads all turf operations and manages a dedicated team that includes assistant superintendents, an equipment manager, technicians, and seasonal crew members.

This is a highly visible position requiring a hands-on leader who communicates effectively with members, staff, and Club leadership. The Golf Course Superintendent is expected to develop and execute a high-quality agronomic plan, maintain excellent playing conditions throughout the golf season, manage capital projects, and align all work with Club goals and architectural intent. A commitment to excellence, safety, team development, and sustainability is paramount. The position offers the opportunity to further elevate an already renowned golf experience, with the upcoming 2025 Met Open serving as a key milestone.

What You’ll Do
• Lead all aspects of turf care and course maintenance for the 18-hole Dick Wilson–designed course and practice areas, delivering firm, fast, dry and healthy playing conditions for member and tournament play
• Oversee a skilled team of assistants, equipment technicians, and seasonal crew members
• Develop and implement agronomic plans for optimal course conditioning and tournament-level play
• Manage seasonal transitions, weather challenges, and year-round play expectations
• Collaborate closely with the Green Chairman, GM, and Head Golf Professional on strategy, communication, and member engagement
• Execute capital improvements and long-term master planning with attention to design integrity and sustainability
• Oversee daily course setup, cultural practices, chemical and fertilizer programs, and irrigation
• Support Club events and provide visible, approachable leadership to members and staff

What You’ll Bring
• Approximately a decade or more of experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or senior assistant at a premier club
• Deep knowledge of cool-season turfgrass management, particularly Poa annua and bentgrass
• Proven success managing firm, dry, and healthy course conditions.
• Hands-on leadership style with excellent team-building and mentoring skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities; confident reporting to boards and committees
• Financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and capital project management experience
• Technologically savvy, including familiarity with irrigation software and equipment tracking systems
• Experience managing a Spanish-speaking staff, not all of whom have English fluency
• Experience with Better Billy Bunkers, aging irrigation systems, and phased course renovations is a plus
• Passion for golf, respect for tradition, and a continuous learning mindset

Compensation
The Club offers an excellent compensation package along with a refurbished home on the premises.

Apply for This Position
Interested candidates should complete the Superintendent Candidate Form and submit a compelling cover letter and resume for consideration to newsubmissions@denehyctp.com.  Please include this position of interest in the subject line. For further assistance or to recommend a candidate, please contact Patrick Finlen at 203.319.8228  or by email at patrick@denehyctp.com.